How do the ranks work in the newly established space corps military branch?

Hey folks! I've been researching the new U.S. military branch, the space corps. I'm kind of a space buff and I'm interested in understanding how the ranks work in this new branch. Can anyone provide clarifications? Thanks a bunch!

Sure, I can certainly provide some explanation on that. The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is a new military branch that was established to defend the U.S. and allied interests in space. They've established a rank structure that is similar to the U.S. Air Force from which it was largely borne out of.

The officers of the Space Force, starting from the lowest, are:

- Second Lieutenant (O-1)

- First Lieutenant (O-2)

- Captain (O-3)

- Major (O-4)

- Lieutenant Colonel (O-5)

- Colonel (O-6)

- Brigadier General (O-7)

- Major General (O-8)

- Lieutenant General (O-9)

- General (O-10)

The enlisted ranks include:

- Specialist 1 (E-1)

- Specialist 2 (E-2)

- Specialist 3 (E-3)

- Sergeant (E-4)

- Technical Sergeant (E-5)

- Master Sergeant (E-6)

- Senior Master Sergeant (E-7)

- Chief Master Sergeant (E-8)

- Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force (E-9)

The transition to these ranks was completed in 2021, and they have similar roles, duties, and responsibilities as corresponding ranks in other branches.

Leadership of the Space Force is handled differently. The USSF is led by a civilian Secretary of the Air Force, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Space Force's Chief of Space Operations (CSO) serves as the highest-ranking uniformed member and is also a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Vice Chief of Space Operations (VCSO) assists the CSO in leading the Space Force.

Remember, this is a very new organization. It's possible that aspects such as the rank structure could evolve over time as the USSF develops its own unique identity and mission within the military.